ORDER:

1. This Criminal Petition is filed under Section 482 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (for short ‘Cr.P.C.’) by the petitioner/Accused to quash the proceedings against him in C.C.No.1203/2018 pending on the file of the III Metropolitan Magistrate, at L.B.Nagar.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the respondent – State. Perused the record.

3. After arguing for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner confines his prayer to dispense with the attendance of the petitioner.

4. In view of the said representation of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the attendance of the petitioner/accused is dispensed with in C.C.No.1203/2018 pending on the file of III Metropolitan Magistrate, L.B.Nagar, when represented by their counsel on record. The attendance of the petitioner is dispensed subject to filing an affidavit by the petitioner stating that in his absence the proceedings conducted by his counsel will not be disputed by him in any manner and also he shall not dispute his identity. However, the petitioner shall appear before the learned Magistrate as and when his presence is required. In the event of the petitioner’s